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Mission Europe
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- Book Synopsis
- The remarkable history of the women who worked for Special Operations Executive across occupied Europe In the wake of the Nazi invasion of Europe, the tentative sparks of resistance in occupied countries were fanned by Britain's Special Operations Executive. Across the continent, SOE recruited women to "set Europe ablaze." Working as secret agents and saboteurs, these individuals bolstered resistance from within and provided much needed support and weapons. F Section's actions in France are renowned, and today some operatives have become household names. But what happened to the women who worked outside France and those who were locally recruited? In this gripping account, Kate Vigurs tells the stories of the lesser-known women who worked across Europe, from the Netherlands to Belgium and Poland to Denmark. She explores too the lives of Jewish agents recruited in Mandate Palestine for missions in Eastern Europe. These are stories of trial and error, escape and even execution. Mission Europe examines why women were recruited, analysing their successes and contributions-and celebrates the ordinary women who did extraordinary things.
- About The Author
- Kate Vigurs is an independent historian, author, lecturer, and academic advisor. She is the author of Mission France and is a frequent contributor for TV, radio, and the press.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780300272697
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Yale University Press, (08 May 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 368
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 152 mm
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